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Significant Sales for January 2012

105 Bear Scratch Mt. Crested Butte

105 Bear Scratch

Here at Benson Sotheby’s International Realty we had two of our larger listings sell. At the beginning of January Cathy Benson’s listing at 105 Bear Scratch sold for $4,000,000, which was the highest home sale in the Crested Butte area in over 5 years.*  105 Bear Scratch was a magnificent ski in/ski out home located in the Prospect at Mt. Crested Butte subdivision.

750 Providence Ridge Rural Crested Butte

750 Providence Ridge

Later in the month 750 Providence Ridgeended up selling for $1,600,000. This was another listing of Cathy Benson and Gary Huresky was the agent for the buyer. 750 Providence Ridge was a wonderful home at the top of Trappers Crossing at Wildcat that had breathtaking views down valley.

*Dan McElroy of Coldwell Banker Bighorn was the agent for the buyer
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posted on February 16, 2011 by
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503 Horseshoe Drive | $450,000 | New Listing

503 Horseshoe Drive | Mt. Crested Butte

503 Horseshoe Drive Exterior

Incredible price! This immaculate fully furnished three bedroom, three and a half bath home located in Pitchfork Subdivision offers what you desire in a mountain home or investment opportunity. Amenities include a living room with fireplace, finished basement with Bose Surround Sound entertainment system, and 1-car attached garage. Home is a close proximity to free shuttle to the ski area or town, bike path and spectacular views of surrounding mountains! Extra parking/patio pad alongside the garage!

Beds: 3
Bathrooms: 3 Full and 1 Half
Finished SqFt: 2,020
Price: $450,000

Click Here for more details about 503 Horseshoe Drive 

This property is listed by Kiley Flint and Cathy Benson

This property sold for $390,000 in October of 2011.

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posted on December 27, 2010 by
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The Collection | Benson Sotheby’s Winter Brochure

The Collection | Exclusive Properties Represented by Benson Sothebys International Realty

‘The Collection’ is HERE!!  ‘The Collection’ is a catalog of properties listed by Benson Sotheby’s International Realty for the winter 2010/2011 season.  In this year’s brochure we bring you some of the most luxurious, unique properties in the Crested Butte area.  We also provide a calendar of events along with blurbs about each area located in ‘The Collection.’

Click Here to view the online version of ‘The Collection’ or make sure to pick up a complimentary hard copy as they are distributed throughout the Crested Butte area.

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posted on October 7, 2010 by
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Black Diamond Lodge – New Information

Black Diamond Lodge

Black Diamond Lodge is the premier base area lodge on the mountain.  With units starting at $410,500 this is the perfect time to purchase a Black Diamond Lodge unit just before ski season.  The Black Diamond Lodge is just steps away from the lifts and just across the street from The Lodge at Mountaineer Square.

The Black Diamond Lodge will provide the perfect home at the base of Mt. Crested Butte. The Black Diamond Lodge is a boutique lodge of 8 custom condominium residences. Each residence is designed and finished to maximize comfort and views with a casual, mountain elegance that lives like a custom home but with all of the conveniences of a condominium.

Be a crosswalk away from the base chair lifts and the shopping and dining of Mountaineer Square. Have breathtaking views of Mt. Crested Butte from each residence. Be steps away from the town recreational path and the free town shuttle service. Have reserved, secured underground parking complete with elevator service for your ease.

Enjoy the views from the outdoor hot tub on the third floor. Have a ski locker on the lobby level and a personal storage closet in the garage for each residence.

For more photos and information go to blackdiamondlodgecb.com

Black Diamond Lodge Price Information

MLS# Unit # Bedrooms Bathrooms       Price
28007 1B 2 2 Full       $410,500
33472 1C 2 2 Full & 1 Half       $490,500
33470 1A 2 2 Full & 1 Half       $490,500
32280 2C 2 (Furnished) 2 Full & 1 Half       $560,500
32279 3A 2 (Furnished) 2 Full & 1 Half       $660,500

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posted on September 6, 2010 by
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Price Reduction on Two Units in Black Diamond Lodge

Unit 2C | Black Diamond Lodge Living Room

Unit 2C | Black Diamond Lodge

 The Black Diamond Lodge is your home at the base and just steps away from all that Crested Butte has to offer. Whether you prefer winter or summer adventures of just relaxing mountain-style, The Black Diamond Lodge will provide the perfect home at the base of Mt. Crested Butte. The Black Diamond Lodge is a boutique lodge of 8 custom condominium residences. Each residence is designed and finished to maximize comfort and views with a casual, mountain elegance that lives like a custom home but with all of the conveniences of a condominium.

Unit 2C has been reduced to $595,500.

MLS#: 32280 Living Area: 1,242 SF
Bedrooms: 2 Bedrooms Year Built: 2009
Bathrooms: 2 Full/1 Half Taxes: $1,441
Price: $595,500 HOA Dues: $500

Unit 1B has been reduced to $410,500

MLS#: 28007 Living Area: 1,289 SF
Bedrooms: 2 Bedrooms Year Built: 2009
Bathrooms: 2 Full Taxes: $1,458
Price: $410,500 HOA Dues: $500

More details at blackdiamondlodgecb.com

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posted on August 27, 2010 by
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Major Price Reduction on 105 Bear Scratch

105 Bear Scratch

105 Bear Scratch has just been reduced down to $4,999,000, that is over a million dollars in reductions since the beginning of the year.  This is an incredible price for such an incredible property.  Prime Ski in/Ski out location in the premier subdivision on the mountain, Prospect at Mt. Crested Butte.   You can’t find a better ski location to arrive and depart, skis off, throw your gloves in the 2nd laundry, the heated slate flooring warming as you put on your boots. Take a swim or work out in the spa room, of course you can separate the clan by venue, conversation and a real fireplace in the great room or play with TV additional fireplace in the media/game area. The massive entry stone work is throughout the house in the fireplaces and half bath. Extra touches are quite notable with hand planed Pecan floors, custom Cherry doors and trim.

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 5 full and two half
Sqft of Living: 6,521
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posted on August 5, 2010 by
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Higher End Properties Price Changes and New Listings

New Listings and Price Changes: Higher End Properties
Thursday August 5, 2010

Some of our higher end properties have seen some major price reductions, reducing most of these homes to below new construction replacement cost.  The homes included in this property blast are:

  • 267 Squaw Gulch
  • 873 Skyland Drive
  • 105 Bear Scratch
  • 325 Homestead Road

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posted on August 4, 2010 by
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Things to do | August 6th throught the 9th

Blooming Lupine's Near Crested Butte

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As we move into August with a very busy and bustling July behind us, there are still plenty of events and activities to participate in this time of year.  It looks like the monsoons of the past week are going to let up to provide some wonderful weather for everybody to get out there and enjoy visiting or living in Crested Butte.

Activities/Events happening this weekend:

  • PowerAde Pinnacle Summer Race Series (Mountain Biking), Mt. Crested Butte
  • Plein Air Watercolor Workshop by Meredith Nemirov, Crested Butte Center for the Arts
  • 10th Annual Living Journeys Summit Hike (benefits people living with cancer), Mt. Crested Butte
  • Crested Butte Farmers’ Market, Elk Avenue & First Street – Sunday from 10 to 2
  • Alpenglow(Free Summer Concerts) Presented by CB Center for the Arts, Town Park with Local Bands U-47 and 800 Thread Count on Monday at 5:30.  Also this week community pot luck dinner at Alpenglow. Click here for details.

Get out there and enjoy this upcoming weekend.

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posted on August 3, 2010 by
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July Newsletter with Market Update

For anybody who hasn’t had the joy of reading our latest newsletter, the newsletter is now posted online.  One of the most useful tools in the July newsletter are the market updates through June 2010.  Also included is some good news about the market such as our market is up 28% in the first half of 2009 compared to 2010.  All of the same material you can expect from our newsletter is also included such as upcoming events, featured properties, related news articles and the electronic magazine rack with our summer real estate guide included.

Click Here to View Newsletter

Benson-Sothebys-International-Realty-July-2010-Newsletter

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posted on July 22, 2010 by
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The Collection | Summer Brochure

If you haven’t seen the new summer edition of ‘The Collection’, it is definitely worth looking at.  This summer’s version has a new design and layout with more photos of the Crested Butte area, area headers and things to do in each area, and summer events.  If you are in the Crested Butte area pick one up at our office on 433 Sixth Street or in one of the many brochure racks around the Crested Butte, Mt. Crested Butte and Gunnison businesses.  If you are unfortunate and cannot make it to town this summer make sure to view the online version. 

The Collection | Summer 2010

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